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I Want You 'Round
Marvin Gaye Lyrics


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I want you the right way, I want you but I want you to want me too
Want you to want me, baby, just like I want you

I give you all the love, I want in return, sweet darlin'
But half of love is all I feel
It's too bad, it's just too sad, you don't want me now
But I'm gonna change your mind, someway, somehow, oh baby

I want you the right way, I want you but I want you to want me too
I want you to want me, baby, just like I want you

This one way love is just a fantasy, oh sugar
To share is precious, pure an' fair
Don't play with somethin', you should cherish for life, oh baby
Don't you wanna care, ain't it lonely out there

I want you the right way, I want you but I want you to want me too
I want you to get down, baby, when I get down with you

I want you the right way, baby
I want you, baby, but I want you to want me too, baby

Want you to want me, baby, just like I want you

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Want You" by Marvin Gaye, the singer expresses his desire for the object of his affection. He is honest about his feelings and wants the other person to reciprocate his feelings. He says that he wants the person, but he wants the person to want him back. He wants a mutual affection that is based on a real connection rather than one-way love. He is willing to give all his love and wants the same from the other person but states that half love is all he feels, which is sad.


The singer emphasizes the importance of sharing and cherishing love for life, as it is precious, pure, and fair. He warns the other person not to play with something they should cherish for life. He asks if the other person wants to care and if it's lonely out there. He desires a real connection and encourages the other person to reciprocate his love because he wants to get down with them. He sings in a sultry voice and uses the upbeat melody to convey his message.


Line by Line Meaning

I want you the right way, I want you but I want you to want me too
I desire a relationship with you in which we both have mutual feelings for each other.


Want you to want me, baby, just like I want you
I want you to have the same level of desire and affection for me that I have for you.


I give you all the love, I want in return, sweet darlin'
I am willing to give you all my love but I also want it to be reciprocated.


But half of love is all I feel
I feel that my love for you is not fully returned or appreciated.


It's too bad, it's just too sad, you don't want me now
It's unfortunate and disappointing that you don't have feelings for me at the moment.


But I'm gonna change your mind, someway, somehow, oh baby
Despite your current lack of interest, I am determined to change your feelings towards me.


This one way love is just a fantasy, oh sugar
The idea of having a one-sided love is unrealistic and not sustainable in reality.


To share is precious, pure an' fair
Sharing love and emotions in a relationship is valuable, sincere, and equitable.


Don't play with somethin', you should cherish for life, oh baby
Don't treat something as important as love casually or carelessly, it is something to be cherished and treasured forever.


Don't you wanna care, ain't it lonely out there
Don't you want to feel loved and cared for, isn't it lonely to be without someone who truly cares for you.


I want you to get down, baby, when I get down with you
I want us to share a deep connection where we both feel the same level of intimacy and passion.


I want you the right way, baby
I want our relationship to be grounded in mutual respect, trust, and commitment.


I want you, baby, but I want you to want me too, baby
I want to be with you but I also want you to want to be with me as well.


Want you to want me, baby, just like I want you
I want us to share an equal and reciprocal love for each other.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR., WILLIAM STEVENSON

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@stephendizon3490

I am a big fan of Motown and especially Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston! I have never heard this song before until today and must say it is beautiful. Marvin was cool here and Kim was adorable. They did some great music together and wish they did more. Thank God Marvin became a Superstar. Kim was also very talented. Too bad Motown did not invest more in her. She too would have been a great star as well. Kim, thank God you are alive and well. I hope this message gets to you some way somehow. God bless you and Marvin as well. 🙏😇🙏

@TheShabazzProduction

I love that Baritone Sax barking in the background and of course Marvin and Kim.

@boomerang905

This is one of the most beautiful duets out of Motown. Many people give it to Marvin and Tammy. I always loved him with Kim Weston. I fell in love with my husband on this. So beautiful, haunting and makes me feel sad but thrilled to. My husband passed on....

@susanberry4344

I want you round means so much to me for my true love he just passed .

@theodoracarter2515

I Agree!

@juliuscurry6769

Marvin and Kim were great together. I really loved this.❤

@boomerang905

@@juliuscurry6769 it did not get a lot of airplay back in '64 but every liked it. It was played at our clubs.... Beautiful ❤️

@agentgringo5238

Just heard this song 🎵 for the first time and love it!!!

@melvinedwards3683

Motown magic! So beautiful!

@michaelfayers9230

two fabulous voices, great song,long live motown , what a legacy of music

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